Staff at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children are urging Governor Maura Healey to visit their Canton facility as she pauses plans to close the campus and relocate services to another facility. The proposed closure was aimed at saving costs in the state budget, but has been met with fierce backlash.
Healey’s administration has since announced that the closure is not set in stone and looks forward to collaborating on the best path forward for the children at Pappas. The proposed closure has drawn criticism from staff, patients, families, and lawmakers, with a petition collecting over 15,400 signatures in just over a week.
Congressman Stephen Lynch recently announced that Healey is reconsidering the closure plans after a meeting organized at Pappas drew local and state officials. State Senator Paul Feeney praised the progress and highlighted the community support for keeping Pappas open.
Pappas provides essential care and services to children with severe disabilities, offering therapeutic services, independent living skills training, and a comprehensive curriculum. Staff and community members are advocating for the facility to remain open, emphasizing the importance of the care and community provided at Pappas.
Healey is planning to visit the Canton facility in the coming week to further understand the impact of the proposed closure. The staff at Pappas, along with other concerned stakeholders, remain focused on advocating for the patients and ensuring that the facility continues to provide the essential care and services that vulnerable children need.
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